Sullvan Sanford: Show compassion on Nov. 4

Monday

Sep 29, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Why can't potentially reasonable individuals leave other people alone? How dare this state and this nation allow fundamentalist, groups to bully honest citizens.

Florida4marriage is a hate group and nothing more. Civil rights should not be up for public vote. This group and others have continually overlooked the indisputable truth that freedom of religion and freedom from religion are fundamentally intertwined. I not only expect my civil rights to be upheld but I demand it. Millions of other gays and lesbians have concurred.

"Protecting" the status quo of "marriage" is a mere political ruse to propagate deplorable and defunct "values." Apparently, the "church" has left a distaste in so many people's mouths that they now have to resort to political maneuvering to counterfeit sustainability.

I do agree with part of their ill-conceived assessment, however. Marriage is in danger and this truth has never been truer despite the lack of gay participation in the decaying institution.

Governor Crist should resign immediately for failing to protect an entire people group that he is charged with protecting. He openly supports this cantankerous appendage to our state constitution. It is disgusting that ethics and compassion have been set aside for the sake of politics. When did it become acceptable to attack through leadership?

I encourage every sane and compassionate person in Florida and abroad to get to know a gay or lesbian family before coming to an unknowledgeable judgment. I encourage Florida4marriage and Governor Crist to save their pennies as they may need them for the landslide of civil lawsuits that will follow. This amendment from an economic perspective alone is not needed in this already cash strapped state. Sanity and compassion must be heard on November 4.Sullivan Sanford,Gainesville